| set across the street from missouri state university and 3 blocks from the discovery center of springfield, this victorian b&b in the historic district is a 10-minute walk from hammons field. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include gourmet breakfast, plus a lounge with a fireplace, a veranda with a swing, and a back porch in the garden. all have private bathrooms, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as complimentary beverage bars and coffeemakers. the 12 antiques-filled rooms are individually decorated and are spread between the main building, a carriage house and a cottage 2 blocks away. some have fireplaces, 4-poster beds, and whirlpool or claw-foot tubs
Springfield-Branson National Airport 21 min
Jordan Valley Ice Park (9 min)
Arena home to the Missouri State Bears ice hockey team, also offering public ice- & figure-skating. Springfield Art Museum (4 min)
The city's oldest cultural institution, showing American & global works of art, with free admission. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (23 min)
Well-preserved Civil War battlefield with a visitor center displaying war-era images & objects. Pythian Castle (6 min)
History & ghost tours are offered at this historic castle that also hosts murder mysteries & events. Discovery Center of Springfield (9 min)
Interactive science exhibits, experiments & activities on topics ranging from DNA to dinosaurs. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park (15 min)
200+ acre community farm site featuring animals, demonstration gardens, prairie & a milking barn. History Museum on the Square (14 min)
Local museum exploring the area's history with a range of permanent & temporary exhibitions. Jordan Valley Park (8 min)
Expansive urban retreat offering a water-play fountain feature, picnic benches & grassy areas. Dickerson Park Zoo (13 min)
Wildlife park featuring exotic animal exhibits, a petting zoo, train rides & more Springfield Botanical Gardens (14 min) Springfield Conservation Nature Center (17 min)
Nature trails with picnic areas & bird hides overlooking the lake, plus wildlife like deer & mink. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (15 min)
20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house. Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (8 min)
Sprawling conservation-focused complex featuring wildlife exhibits & an aquarium with huge tanks. Fantastic Caverns (20 min)
Underground caverns featuring tram ride tours, with group options & field trips. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (17 min)
Serene, 7-acre garden featuring typical Japanese landscaping, a charming koi lake & a teahouse. | 
